Reference #: 4588260 THE POSITION

Are you an energetic, enthusiastic, self-motivated person with the required experience to work as a Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor? If so, the State Correctional Institution at SCI-Camp Hill wants to meet you!  As an instructor, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of incarcerated individuals through education and training. Share your specialized skill set with the Department of Corrections in this career opportunity. DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor for the Department of Corrections, you will maintain an inmate work crew for the purpose of instructing, coaching, and educating the inmate in the trade of refrigeration mechanics. You will provide on the job training and shop instruction for the vocational training of inmates in the refrigeration mechanic trade.

You will be responsible for instructing inmates in the practices, methods, and procedures of the refrigeration mechanic trade. You will be providing maintenance support relating to the refrigeration trade in both construction and repair and also performing necessary refrigeration and air conditioning repairs to all institution refrigeration and air conditioning systems. You will be providing supervision, security and custody for inmates assigned to work detail.

If you have the required experience as indicated below, and wish to explore a rewarding career that offers the opportunity to share your skills while earning a great salary and benefits, the Department of Corrections wants to hear from you!

Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in theposition description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment., 40 hour work week. Work hours are 7:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with paid lunch period. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Five years of experience in the repair and servicing of refrigeration systems or air conditioning systems; or Completion of an approved apprenticeship in the refrigeration or air conditioning mechanic trade; or An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes one year of journey level work in the refrigeration or air conditioning mechanic trade.

Special Requirement: Possession of an active Universal Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certificate issued by an approved provider.

Other Requirements: Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required. You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirement: You must pass a background investigation. How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnot be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this posit on.

Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.